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Q. Which muscle causes abduction of the shoulder?
The supraspinatus muscle originates from the supraspinous fossa of the scapula, passes under the acromion, and inserts on the superior facet of the greater tubercle of the humerus. It is responsible for the initiation of arm abduction and is in control of the motion up to the first 15 degrees of abduction.
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Q. Which exercises are bad for shoulders?
Top 5 Worst Shoulder Exercises
- Lateral raises with palms down or thumbs down. This position may increase the compression of the rotator cuff muscles against the bony surface in the shoulder.
- Behind the head shoulder press.
- Shoulder Upright rows Upright rows can hurt the rotator cuff.
- Triceps bench dips.
- Single-arm rows.
Q. How many pushups in a row is impressive?
The Bottom Line. Even though the experts point out that roughly 10-30 reps is average for most people, and that 30-50 reps is in the “excellent” range – let’s get something straight. The amount of push ups that you can do has very little to do with your age or gender.
Q. How many pull ups can an average man do?
Men should be able to perform at least 8 pull-ups, and 13-17 reps is considered fit and strong. And women should be able to perform between 1-3 pull-ups, and 5-9 reps is considered fit and strong.
Q. How many push ups is good for a woman?
Push-Up Test Norms For Women (6)
| AGE | EXCELLENT | GOOD |
|---|---|---|
| 30 – 39 | > 28 | 21 – 28 |
| 40 – 49 | > 20 | 15 – 20 |
| 50 – 59 | > 16 | 9 – 12 |
| 60 – 65 | > 12 | 10 – 12 |
Q. Should you do all upper body in one day?
For most individuals, the best workout routine is to do upper body one day, take a day off, and then do lower body the next. It is important to give muscles time to heal and recover from an intense workout. You don’t want to overwork any muscle group because this can lead to injury and long-lasting damage.
